ANTIONE SMITH
Rochester,MN
Summary
Reliable employee seeking African American Community Organizer position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Progressive Organizer well-versed in organizational and representational issues to lead. Specializes in Community Engagement and assists in activities to recruit, coordinate and engage large mobilizations toward action. Self-motivated and disciplined in planning and tracking priorities and works flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to accomplish goals.
Dedicated Community Organizer with 10 years of empowering underserved cultures and interests by communicating with local and state governments. Skilled at connecting organizations with powerful allies to solicit real change and effective action. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals. History of successfully raising awareness on issues in African American communities. Experienced in working with specific demographic groups to get issues heard. Skilled recruiter and volunteer manager with 10 years in the field. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
S.B. Foot Tanning
Red Wing , MN
2021.09 - Current
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs
- Setup and adjusted coating machines for daily operations
- Examined final products for conformance with quality
- Troubleshot issues with machines
- Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste
- Operated machinery, managed raw material and logged production data
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs
- Weighed and mixed ingredients according to project specifications
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
Owner/Manager
A&C Cleaning Services
St. Paul , MN
2019.06 - 2021.06
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduling
- Developed business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends
- Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning
- Trained teams on specific operations and requirements for each job site
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings
- Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands
- Introduced complete onboarding and training process.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
African American Community Engagement Director
Minnesota DFL
St Paul , MN
2020.01 - 2020.11
- Implement voter contact program with concrete metrics for success with goal of increasing voter participation in 2020 election.
- Provide ideas and assistance for DFL endorsed candidates in African American communities.
- On weekly basis, check-in with leaders in African American community throughout Minnesota.
- Plan, lead and execute grassroots activities for volunteers such as, friend to friend calling/texting programs, and phone banks
- On weekly basis, provide metrics on how many phones calls were made during phone banks.
- Built relationships with volunteers and DFL endorsed candidates/elected officials to join forces in executing voter contact in African American Community
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisors Director.
Organizer
Minnesota Voice
St Paul , MN
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.
- Identified community organizations and leaders to establish and nurture relationships to help build awareness and win reforms for public.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
- Discovered opportunities to gain deeper insight into creating efficient and streamlined processes.
- Generated reports to evaluate program success and make modifications.
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Operated outreach office to recruit and lead team of canvassers to turnout voters for local elections.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Community Engagement Specialist
Open Access Connections
St. Paul , MN
2016.01 - 2018.12
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively
- Provided ongoing training
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives
- Conducted evaluations and reviews
- Realigned workflows with changing business demand by evaluating processes and employee strengths
- Created training manual to use as reference guide
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with diffusing situations
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day
- Managed operational budget in development of programs and services to meet needs of diverse community members of various racial and socio-economic backgrounds.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Hocking College
05.1993
High School Diploma - undefined
Mumford High School
06.1987
Business Management -
Dale Carnegie Recipient
Detroit, MI05.1986
Skills
Team Leadership
- Data Entry
- Computer Skills
- Time Management
- Event Planning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Project Management
- Community Engagement
- Voter Registration
- Calendar Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strategic Outreach
Timeline
Machine Operator
S.B. Foot Tanning
2021.09 - Current
African American Community Engagement Director
Minnesota DFL
2020.01 - 2020.11
Owner/Manager
A&C Cleaning Services
2019.06 - 2021.06
Organizer
Minnesota Voice
2019.01 - 2020.01
Community Engagement Specialist
Open Access Connections
2016.01 - 2018.12
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Hocking College
High School Diploma - undefined
Mumford High School
Business Management -
Dale Carnegie Recipient
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